Book-loving residents of and visitors to the city of Portland, Ore., are already familiar with the legendary labyrinthine charms of Powell's City of Books, the largest store in the world for new and used books. Powells.com, the online equivalent of this bibliophile's paradise, brings the Powell's experience to the Web, including a bestseller list that reflects the eclectic tastes of Powell's customers. Salon.com is pleased to present it here.
1. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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2. A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby
Hardcover, $24.95
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3. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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4. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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5. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Hardcover, $25.95
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6. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Hardcover, $25.95
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7. Artemis Foul, Book #4: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
Hardcover, $16.95
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8. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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9. 1776 by David McCullough
Hardcover, $32
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10. Trace by Patricia Cornwell
Paperback, $7.99
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11. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Hardcover, $27.50
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12. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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13. On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt
Hardcover, $9.95
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14. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
Paperback, $6.99
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15. The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell
Paperback, $7.99
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16. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Paperback, $8.95
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17. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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18. Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
Paperback, $16.95
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19. Ilium by Dan Simmons
Paperback, $5.98
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20. We Thought You Would Be Prettier by Laurie Notaro
Paperback, $12.95
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